Deportation of Monarch’s wife: Human Rights group threatens court action
THE face-off between the traditional ruler of Igbodo kingdom in Ika North East local government area of Delta State, Obi Ikechukwu Nkeobikwu Osedume I, and his subjects over his insistence to marry a non-indigene has taken another dimension as a human rights group has threatened to challenge the action of the community in court of law.
Pete Edochie alive – AGN
Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie has dispelled his rumoured death, saying that he is hale and hearty.
Funke Akindele signs endorsement deal with Jobberman
2013 is already looking promising for actress, Funke Akindele as she has signed an endorsement deal with Nigeria’s top jobs search website Jobberman.
Music is an integral part of my being Deola
ADEOLA OSOSAMI a.k.a Deola is a UK based Nigerian female singer whose single, Beremole is currently ruling the airwaves both in the UK and Nigeria. In this chat with ANOZIE EGOLE, she talks about her music and her plans to do collaborations with home based artistes.
Olu Maintain drops 2 new-year singles
Few days after winning Best Reggae Video of the Year at the just concluded Nigeria Music Video Awards (NMVA) with the artistic NAWTI video, Olumide Adegbulu popularly known as Olu Maintain has released two new songs featuring two popular America artistes, Olivia and Fatman Scoop.
Keshi stirs up controversy over white coaches
Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi has strongly criticised the role of some white coaches in African football just weeks before the African Cup of Nations.
An exemplary life; tribute to Dr Kolade
Last week, Dr Christopher Kolade, the Pro Chancellor of Pan African University, turned 80. About a month ago, I had asked him what his birthday plans were. I really was not surprised when he said he wanted to make it as low key as possible.
Transporter raises alarm over death threats
A transport company operating in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Akmode Nigeria Limited on Thursday raised the alarm that there are threats to the lives of its staff by the State Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Alhaji Akeem Adeosun.
Singapore, Malaysia provide mass housing for 95% of their citizens – Omeife
IN pursuit of standardisation and reform necessary in the Nigerian construction industry for the benefit of all and sundry, Chuks Omeife, President, Nigerian Institute of Building, recently led a delegation of past and present industry operators to a trip in Singapore and Malaysia where mass housing is made easy for citizenry. In this interview with Saturday Vanguard Business, Omeife revealed that same thing can be done in Nigeria with workable policies in place. Excerpts:
Tears as Bisi Komolafe goes home
Tears flowed freely in Ibadan as the remains of an actress, Bisi Komolafe were interred. She died on Tuesday at the University College Hospital, Ibadan.
League sponsorship: Total Promotions won deal – Minister
The truth has finally emerged on the botched sponsorship of the Nigeria Premier League won by Total Promotions on behalf of telecommunication firm, MTN but was scuttled by the Rumson Baribote-led Board which succeeded Davidson Owumi.
